CNC Machinist Lead
Manufacturing | Loves Park, IL | Full Time | From $28.00 to $40.00 per hour
NOW HIRING: CNC MACHINIST LEAD
1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
Build your skills. Make precision parts. Grow with us.
Full-Time Opportunity | Manufacturing & Production
Are you an experienced CNC Machinist Lead who takes pride in precision, quality, and a job well done? Join our growing manufacturing team at Professional Plastics and put your machining skills to work in an environment built on quality, reliability, and long-term stability.
As a leading supplier of engineering plastics with more than 20 locations nationwide, we offer the opportunity to be part of an established company that keeps industry moving.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
You'll play an important role in producing high-quality parts to exact specifications. Your work will include:
- Plans and performs a variety of machine operations utilizing numerical controlled machines (CNC Mill) to machine plastic or metal work pieces to specifications by performing the following duties
- Programs, sets up and operates the CNC equipment in their respective area.
- Uses inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, to validate tolerances.
- Monitors levels of production, shift output per machine, labor performance, scraps and rejects, and housekeeping.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Responsible for assigning jobs and machines to team members in their area and shifts.
- Performs positive and effective shift turnover and hand off to achieve expected results.
- Answers questions and leads team members on their designated shift and area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the training and development of team members in their department/shift including shadowing and coaching.
- Leads team members in the promotion and integration of new ideas and process improvements.
- Hands-on leader who have extensive experience operating mills specifically.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Required qualifications
- Proficiency using CNC manufacturing machinery
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and understand machining programs
- Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances
- Identify and resolve issues and opportunities in a timely manner with viable alternatives if necessary
Preferred qualification
- CNC machining certification is a plus.
- Experience using Mazak or Haas CNC mills.
- Experience with machine setup in addition to machine operation
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU
We believe a great opportunity includes more than just a paycheck. Our benefits package offers resources to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- United Pet Care discount program
Financial Well-Being
- 401(k) plan with company match
- DailyPay Earned Wage Access
- Morgan Stanley financial advice
Time Off & Additional Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Norton LifeLock
- LifeMart employee discounts
THE WORK & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is an active, hands-on manufacturing role. The position frequently involves standing, walking, reaching, and communicating, with occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Operate in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and potentially hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions.
- Work in a loud production environment.
- Meet the vision requirements associated with inspecting and machining parts.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you're a dependable, detail-oriented CNC Machinist who values precision and quality, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career!
Equal Opportunity Employer — Disability/Veteran
